I considered relegating &TEAM’s Samidare to my J-pop round-up on Sunday, but the group is notable enough to K-pop fans to warrant at least a mini-review. After all, they’re the guys who gave us last year’s double whammy of Firework and Dropkick — both of… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – Samidare
– May 8th, 2024 – “The Blood Covenant” Video/Single Now Playing + Pre-orders Available Photo by Stefan Johansson Watch/stream PORTRAIT’s “The Blood Covenant” HERE For almost two decades, Sweden’s PORTRAIT has delivered their brand of heavy metal darkness to the masses. Following 2021′s critically acclaimed… Read More »Portrait: Swedish Heavy Metal Titans to Unleash “The Host” Full-Length June 21st on Metal Blade Records
This week, Electric Valley Records offers a tantalizing taste of WyndRider‘s upcoming album Revival with the single “Under the Influence.” Formed just two years ago, the Tennessee-based stoner doom quartet has quickly become known for its hardworking ethos and heavy riffs that resonate through the… Read More »Track Premiere: Wyndrider – Under the Influence
Gosh, remember UP10TION? Their peak era seems much further in the past than it actually is. The group delivered a bunch of bangers and will eternally be part of my summer playlist with the classic Tonight. While promoting in the group, Lee Dongyeol went by… Read More »Song Review: Lee Dongyeol (UP10TION) – Drip Drop
“Baekho and BIGONE” sounds like the name of a really inappropriate sitcom, but it’s actually a pairing of two distinct artists. On paper, this collaboration feels very unexpected. How does the slinky idol pop of an ex-Nu’est member meet the rambunctious rock of an indie… Read More »Song Review: Baekho & BIGONE – Love Or Die